Ambassador Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (945 reviews)
7 Kelvin Drive , Glasgow , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise from other rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.1
Cleanliness received mixed reviews; some praised the cleanliness while others mentioned issues.
Service
9.1
Multiple reviews highlight the friendly and helpful staff, indicating a positive service experience.
Location
9.1
Many reviews appreciated the central location, making it convenient for guests.
Room Quality
8.1
Room quality was generally good but noted some comfort issues with bedding.
Amenities
8.6
Amenities like free parking were appreciated, but there were mentions of basic facilities.
Value for Money
8.6
Guests felt they received good value, especially considering the location.
Food and Beverage
8.1
Food quality was positively mentioned in several reviews, especially breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall experience varied; while some had exceptional stays, others faced significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 08:26

Property Description

River Views and Free WiFi
Experience the beauty of Glasgow's West End at Ambassador Hotel, with rooms offering stunning views of the River Kelvin. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi access during your stay.

Comfort and Convenience
Relax in rooms featuring cozy seating areas, satellite TV, and tea/coffee facilities. Start your day right with a delicious breakfast served in the breakfast room.

Ideal Location
Conveniently situated less than 2 km from the city centre, explore Glasgow's attractions with ease. With Glasgow's Botanical Gardens just steps away, Ambassador Hotel is the perfect choice for your stay.

Book now to enjoy a riverside retreat at Ambassador Hotel in Glasgow's vibrant West End.

Important information:

The hotel cannot accept check-ins any later than 22:00. Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag parties. Parking is on street and parking vouchers are available from reception. A credit/debit card or cash must be presented at check-in (does not need to be the same card used to make the reservation). Please note we cannot take payment from a card prior to arrival without the card being present. In this event we can send an online invoice with a link to an online payment gateway so the reservation can be paid prior to arrival. Once booked, please contact the hotel for details. Please note groups of over 6 people cannot be accommodated. Our free onsite car park is ample to accommodate most of our guests however we are unable to guarantee a space.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GLA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 945 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.1
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Gemma • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff
Lovely room

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • gb
9
Generally good, would stay there again.
Pros:

Generally clean and comfortable. Very well situated for me. Good shower comfortable bed and pillows.

Cons:

Dirty toilet brush, immediately replaced upon complaint with brush that was not actually dirty but discoloured. Brushes ne ed to be disinfected with bleach for hygiene as well as appearance reasons.
Would have liked plain yoghurt and free range eggs for breakfast.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Claartje • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

The staff was very friendly and helpfull,
Location absolutely perfect.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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B • family_with_children • gb
8
I have stayed many times . Very convenient & central great hotel
Pros:

The location is perfect

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Osadhi • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Large room and excellent location

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Jil • couple • de
8
Gute Lage + Parkplatz
Pros:

Die Zimmer sind völlig in Ordnung und zweckmäßig für einen Städtetrip. Die Lage ist super. Es gibt im Hinterhof einen eigenen Parkplatz des Hotels. Mit der U-Bahn ist das Stadtzentrum entspannt zu erreichen. Im Umkreis des Hotels gibt es aber auch jede Menge Restaurants, Cafés und Bars, falls man abends nicht mehr in die Stadt fahren möchte.

Cons:

Dass es einen hoteleigenen Parkplatz gibt, ist super. Allerdings ist die Gasse, die dorthin führt, extrem schmal und auch das Parken selbst nicht ganz einfach, sobald dort mehrere Autos stehen. Es gibt keinen Fahrstuhl.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • solo_traveller • gb
8
It suited my needs
Pros:

I only had one breakfast and it was satisfactory.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
10
The Amabassador provides good value in a great part of Glasgow
Pros:

We loved the Ambassador for our 2 night stay in Glasgow. It is situated in what is called the West End and has much to recommend the location. The rooms here are sufficiently large with room for luggage. This is important for us as we travel a long time. The staff was very helpful in assisting us with issues with parking our car, and advice on places to see. Glasgow gets a bad name for some reason, but personally I enjoyed it more than Edinburgh. The rooms are clean here, and the hotel is within easy walking distance to a wide variety of good diverse restaurants.

Cons:

If there was anything negative about the hotel, it is the lack, or rather difficulty, of parking. There is a small car park area behind the hotel, but we were unable to use it due to the way others had haphazardly parked. We were given good advice by the staff on how on street parking works, so ultimately we were able for a low cost, to park in front of the hotel.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect stay
Pros:

Friendly helpful staff. Comfortable and clean and perfect location for the west end. Thoroughly recommend this hotel there are no negatives at all.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
P
Peter • couple • us
8
Cons:

Lack of shampoo and place for hand towel by sink.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Alwine • solo_traveller • de
8
Urlaub am botanischen Garten
Pros:

Ein sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt in einem netten Hotel und in schöner Umgebung.
Für uns war die Lage perfekt, da das Hotel ganz in der Nähe vom Studentenwohnheim Murano liegt und wir dort unsere Tochter im Auslandssemester besucht haben.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.

Cons:

Das Zimmer war recht klein was uns aber wenig gestört hat.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Shimila • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great experience and very welcoming
Pros:

Very friendly welcoming staff very last minute booking over all great

Cons:

N/a

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Ida • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Fareeda • solo_traveller • eg
9
Pros:

Very clean, good sized bathroom and shower, convenient location.

Cons:

The room is a bit small

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • solo_traveller • at
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • solo_traveller • us
8
Very good. Would go back!
Pros:

The staff were lovely. So helpful. Location is fabulous. Right next to the botanic gardens, lots of walking trails and beauty all around. Rooms were really nice, very clean. MAKE sure you tell the front desk if you don't want someone in your room. There are no "do not disturb" signs in the room so I was taken aback when I came back on day one and noticed someone had been in my room. I asked about it and they added my name to the list of not entering my room.

Cons:

Parking is a problem. They have a TINY lot out back, so if you can fit into a small alleyway then it can work ok. Street parking is paying, so definitely a tricky place. BUT if you can squeeze into the tiny lot in the back, it's free, which helps a LOT in this area. Overall a really good experience though.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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André • family_with_children • fr
7
Bien
Pros:

Le petit déjeuner

Cons:

parler une autre langue que l'anglais

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Janice • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee